The programs listed on this page may be sponsored by St. Mary’s Good Samaritan or sponsored by an outside organization and held at one of our facilities. The programs are free and open to anyone in the community, unless otherwise noted.
Pre-Natal Classes
Click here for a detailed list of the classes offered for expectant parents.
Contact information – Toll free: 1-888-257-6098
CONNECTIONS (Will resume in March 2013)
Sponsored by St. Mary’s Good Samaritan
Program focuses on education about health, wellness and aging.
Call 1-888-257-6098 for more information
Times Square Walkers / Vital Signs Screening
Sponsored by St. Mary’s Good Samaritan
Free blood pressure and pulse oximetry readings
First Thursday of each month
7am to 9am
Times Square Mall, Mt. Vernon
Contact Information: Nancy Linn (618) 899-1760
Cancer Support Group
Sponsored by St. Mary’s Good Samaritan
Education and support for anyone (patients/family members) dealing with the impact of cancer
2013 Schedule of Meetings is the 4th Thursday of every month beginning at 6:30pm
Auditorium, St. Mary’s Hospital, 400 N. Pleasant Ave., Centralia
Contact Information: Radiation Oncology Department (618) 436-8548
Breast Cancer Support Group
Sponsored by St. Mary's Good Samaritan
4th Wednesday of each month - beginning at 6pm
New Good Samaritan Regional Health Center - 1 Good Samaritan Way
Contact Information: Toll free: 1-888-257-6098
Look Good, Feel Better
Look Good Feel Better is a program sponsored by the American Cancer Society and made possible by a collaboration between top cosmetic companies. Women undergoing cancer treatment are invited to come to this free program and learn hands-on techniques on personal care during cancer treatment. Each woman who attends will receive a free cosmetic kit to use during the worksho and to take home. Licensed beauty professionals provide demonstrations and answer questions. CLICK HERE FOR BOTH THE CENTRALIA AND MT.VERNON PROGRAM DATES
Blood Pressure Screenings
Sponsored by St. Mary’s Good Samaritan/Centralia
Free blood pressure screenings
1st Thursday of each month February through December
9am to 12pm
Click here for dates and locations
Contact Information: Dujana Morris, RN (618) 436-8868
Diabetes Self-Management Education Program
Sponsored by St. Mary’s Good Samaritan
For diabetics and their loved ones; nutrition and health information specific to diabetics. A doctor's order is required to attend this program.
click here for the Centralia & Mt. Vernon 2013 schedule
Contact Information: Diabetes Self-Management Education Program, (618) 899-2085
Diabetes Education and Support Group
Sponsored by St. Mary’s Good Samaritan
For diabetics and their loved ones; nutrition and health information specific to diabetics
click here for the Centralia & Mt. Vernon 2013 schedule
Contact Information: Diabetes Program, (618) 899-2085
Stroke Support Group
Sponsored by St. Mary's Good Samaritan
2nd Thursday of each month - 9:30am to 11am
Good Samaritan, 1 Good Samaritan Way, Mt. Vernon, IL
2013 location yet to be determined
Alanon
Sponsored by Alanon
2013 Schedule of Meetings held on:
- Thursdays 8pm to 9pm held in Classroom #2 (Lower Level)
St. Mary's Good Samaritan, 400 N. Pleasant, Centralia
Alcoholics Anonymous
Sponsored by Alcoholics Anonymous
2013 schedule of Meetings held on:
- Mondays 10:15-11:45am held in Classroom #2 (Lower Level)
- Tuesdays 8-9pm held in Doctor’s Hall (Lower Level)
- Thursdays 10:15am to 11:45am held in Classroom #2 (Lower Level)
- Thursdays 7:45pm to 9:30pm held in Doctor’s Hall (Lower Level)
- Saturdays 11:45am to 1:15pm held in Doctor’s Hall (Lower Level)
St. Mary's Good Samaritan, 400 N. Pleasant, Centralia
Narcotics Anonymous
Sponsored by Narcotics Anonymous
2013 Schedule of Meetings held on:
- Thursdays, 6pm to 7:30pm held in Doctor's Hall (Lower Level)
- Sundays, 6pm to 7:30pm held in Doctor’s Hall (Lower Level)
St. Mary's Good Samaritan, 400 N. Pleasant, Centralia